Peoria

Ecosystem Overview

The Peoria ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Arizona, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 245 Arizona natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 245 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common121 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common60 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common18 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common14 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common14 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common12 obs.

Equus asinus

Donkey

Common10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common5 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional4 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Agapornis roseicollis

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Rare4 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia foliosa

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+426% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Arizona.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arizona

Nearby Natural Areas

Arizona

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Tucson

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Scottsdale

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Flagstaff

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Maricopa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Sedona

Importance: 0.43

19 species

+426% vs. current

Coconino County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 245 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 245 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Arizona

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carnegiea gigantea

Saguaro

Very Common121 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common60 obs.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

buckhorn cholla

Very Common18 obs.

Olneya tesota

Green Ironwood Comítin

Very Common14 obs.

Parkinsonia microphylla

yellow paloverde

Very Common14 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Common12 obs.

Equus asinus

Donkey

Common10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cochemiea grahamii

Common5 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes uropygialis

Gila Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional4 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Agapornis roseicollis

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Rare4 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia foliosa

Rare3 obs.

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